I can't help your friend in terms of solving his financial matters but I do have a pathway to recommend.
Did he pass his BM?If he did not he would have to repeat it.Now I shall give this advice while assuming he has passed BM.
With 1 credit in  SPM,he is eligible to enroll into Taylor's University College's Certificate in Hotel Operations which is a 1 year program for those who only achieved 1 credit in SPM. Upon successful completion of this programme, students can seek employment or further their studies into Term 3 of the Diploma in Hospitality Management or Diploma in Culinary Arts or Term 1 of the Diploma in Tourism Management.

http://www.taylors.edu.my/courses/hnt/hnt_landing.php?id=114

ahaha just recommending what passed through my mind XD
he could try this one as well
http://124.82.253.235:8022/cert_culinary.htm
The only qualification needed is a pass in PMR

KDU or BERJAYA better?? o.O FOR CULINARY

i didn't underestimate them also..murni and kayu is doing a great job..got franchise some more..that's why ask u go make roti canai ma..

oo..so what kind of cuisine will u be cooking?

UGPM. 

har...then how do you serve the food?

anyone know where i can buy a bag for my nephew to keep his knives?
btw. he is a culinary art student in TAR.

thanks!